Agenda and minutes

To elect a Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

RESOLVED - That Councillor Susan Ingham be elected Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To appoint a Vice- Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

That Councillor Craig Wright be appointed Vice Chair of the Area Committee for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting.

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 20 April 2011.

The minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 20 April 2011 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they have in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

No declarations of interest were made.

To report any urgent action taken under the Constitution since the last meeting of the Area Committee.

No urgent decisions were reported.

(i)    Chair’s Announcements

To receive announcements from the Chair about local community events or issues.

(ii)    Neighbourhood Policing

Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise 'Neighbourhood Policing' issues with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

(iii)   Public Question Time

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice. (Questions must be submitted prior to the commencement of the meeting on the cards provided. These are available at the meeting and at local

libraries and Information and Advice Centres)

(iv)  Environmental and Highway Services

The Area Conditions Officer and Highways Officer will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at the last Area Committee meeting. Councillors and Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmental quality.

(v)   Petitions

To receive petitions from members of the public and community groups.

(vi)  Open Forum

In accordance with the Code of Practice, no organisations have indicated that they wish to address the Area Committee.

(vii)  Area Flexibility Funding

To consider applications for Area Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding.

(i)                 1^st Marple Beavers/ Marple Scout Group

(ii)               1^st Marple Rainbows/ 2^nd Marple Rainbows/ 3^rd Marple Rainbows

(i)         Chair’s Announcements

The Chair reported that there would be a Carer's information event in Stockport Town Hall on Tuesday, 14 June 2011. She further reported that the Marple Brass Band would be holding a fundraising event on Monday 30 May in Marple Memorial Park

(ii)        Public Question Time

No public questions were submitted

(iii)       Neighbourhood Policing

Inspector Brendan O’Brien (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the area represented by Marple Area Committee. The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·        Policing efforts to reduce all types of crime.

·        Participatory budgeting events.

·        The provision of an additional PCSO in the Marple area.

·        The issuing of a search warrant on an off-licence in Rose Hill.

·        Anti-social behaviour in Rose Hill Park.

RESOLVED – That Inspector O’Brien be thanked for his attendance.

(iv)       Environmental and Highway Services

(a) Alan Whitfield (Area Conditions Officer) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental issues in the Marple area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·        The poor state of the building site on Cross Lane.

·        An increase of flyposting on street furniture in the last month.

·        The removal of Graffiti in High Lane Park and Marple Memorial Park - Joint patrols between the Council and the Police.

·        Litter on Stockport Road and bin replacement.

(b)   Rachel Bingham (Highways Officer) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to highways issues in the Marple area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·        Drainage on Mill Brow.

·        Theft of gullies in High Lane.

·        Work programmed for Dooley Lane in June.

·        Costs are being sought for works on Compstall Lane.

·        Meeting with United Utilities to discuss issues on Hibbert Lane.

·        The poor state of the road surface on Russell Avenue.

RESOLVED - That Alan Whitfield and Rachel Bingham be thanked for their attendance.

(v)        Petitions

No petitions were submitted.

(vi)       Open Forum

No organisation had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

(vii)      Area Flexibility Funding

(a)       A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of the 1^st Marple Beavers/ Marple Scout Group to support the adoption of a flower bed in Marple Memorial Park.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £50.00 to be funded equally between the Marple North and South wards.

(b)       A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of 1^st Marple Rainbows, 2^nd Marple Rainbows, 3^rd Marple Rainbows to support the adoption of a flower bed in Marple Memorial Park

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £150.00 to be funded equally between the Marple North and South wards.

The following development applications will be considered by the Area Committee:-

i)          DC046291                 Brookside Primary School, Ashbourne Drive, High

Lane

Application for removal of condition 1 to DC018808.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

ii)         DC046651                 70 Strines Road, Marple

Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

(a) To consider the development applications where members of the public have attended the meeting in order to speak or hear the Area Committee’s deliberations.

(b) To consider the remaining development applications.

(c) To consider consultations (if any) received by the Service Director (Regeneration) on any planning issues relevant to the Marple area.

Officer contact: Chris Smyton, 01614743551; email: chris.smyton@stockport.gov.uk

Two Development applications were submitted.

(NOTE: Full details of the decisions including conditions and reasons for granting or refusing planning permission and imposing conditions are given in the schedule of plans. The Corporate Director, Communities, Regeneration & Environment is authorised to determine conditions and reasons and they are not therefore referred to in committee minutes unless the committee makes a specific decision on a condition or reason. In order to reduce printing costs and preserve natural resources, the schedule of plans is not reproduced within these minutes. A copy of the schedule of plans is available on the council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/planningdecisions. Copies of the schedule of plans, or any part thereof, may be obtained from the Communities, Regeneration & Environment Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges)

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

In respect of plan no. 46291 for removal of condition 1 on DC018808 at Brookside Primary School, Ashbourne Drive, High Lane, it was

RESOLVED - That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission in accordance with the details set out in the report.

In respect of plan no. 46651 for a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension at 70 Strines Road, Marple, it was

RESOLVED - That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal & Property)

The report summarises recent appeal decisions, lists current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries and informal hearings for planning appeals with the Marple Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton, 0161 474 3217, email joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

            A representative of the Service Director (Legal & Property) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Marple Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Environment)

The report informs members of the investigation into the introduction of a possible 3.5 tonne environmental weight restriction order and a 20mph speed limit order on Church Lane.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the proposals contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Graham Price 0161 474 4893 email@ graham.price@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Environment) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) informing the Area Committee of an investigation for the introduction of a 3.5 tonne Environmental Weight Restriction order (Except for Access) on part of Church Lane, Marple and a 20mph speed limit order on Church Lane and surrounding streets, Marple.

RESOLVED - (1) That the following be approved at an approximate cost of £3000.00 to be funded from the Highway Maintenance and Local Innitiatives delegated budget (3.5 Tonne Weight restriction) and the Execuitve Councillor (Transportation) be requested to approve and fund the element of the scheme under his responsibility as soon as possible :-

3.5 Tonne Environmental Weight Restriction Order (Except for Access)

To introduce a 3.5t Environmental Weight Restriction (Except for Access) Order on the following street:

Church Lane - From the southerly kerb line of Stockport Road to the north western kerb line of Leigh Avenue.

20 mph speed limit order                

To introduce a 20mph speed limit order on the following streets for the whole length.

Avon Close, Carver Road, Carver Drive, Windsor Drive, Ash Grove,

Westbury Drive, Shirley Avenue, Turner Road, Highfield Road,

Springfield Avenue, Ellesmere Avenue, Edwards Way, Edwards Close,

Leigh Avenue, Brindley Avenue, Union Road, Marple.

Church Lane - From its junction with Stockport Road to its junction with Hibbert Lane

(2) That the Service Director (Environment) be requested to submit a report to the next meeting of the Area Committee outlining the costs to conduct a residents' only parking survey on Church Lane.

To consider a report of the Managing Director, NPS.

The report outlines a proposal for the acquisition of the Seven Stiles allotment site by Stockport Council.

The Area Committee is requested to give consideration and comment on the proposal of the Seven Stiles allotment site be acquired by Stockport Council.

Officer Contact: Ian Keyte 0161 495 6093 email: ian.keyte@nps.co.uk

A representative of the Managing Director NPS Stockport Ltd submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider an outline proposal for the acquisition of the Seven Stiles Allotment site by Stockport Council.

RESOLVED - (1) That the Managing Director NPS Stockport Ltd be informed that the Area Committee supports the proposal for the Council to acquire the land in question.

(2) That the Managing Director NPS Stockport Ltd and the Service Director (Legal & Property) be requested to submit a report to a future meeting of the Area Committee outlining any legal issues associated with the acquisition of the land.

To consider a report of the Managing Director, NPS.                

The Area Committee is requested to consider the proposed acquisition of the land by Stockport Council.

The Area Committee is requested to consider and comment on the proposal.

Officer Contact: Ian Keyte 0161 495 6093 email: ian.keyte@nps.co.uk

A representative of the Managing Director, NPS Stockport Ltd submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider the proposed acquisition of the land at Railway Road by Stockport Council.

RESOLVED - That the Managing Director NPS Stockport Ltd be informed that the Area Committee supports the proposal for the Council to acquire the land in question.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Communities)

The Area Committee is requested to give consideration to an application from Marple Locks Heritage Society for the use of Marple Memorial Park on 3 July 2011 to hold the Marple Locks festival.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant permission.

Officer Contact: Tim Devine 0161 474 4419 email: tim.devine@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Communities) requesting the Area Committee to consider an application from the Marple Locks Heritage Society requesting permission to hold the Marple Locks Festival at Marple Memorial Park on 3 July 2011.

RESOLVED - That the application from the Marple Locks Heritage Society requesting permission to hold the Marple Locks Festival at Marple Memorial Park on 3 July 2011 be approved.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the current arrangements in relation to the appointment and role of Highway Ward Spokesperson and the monitoring of the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives Delegated Budget.

The Area Committee is requested to consider and approve the proposals contained in the report.

Officer Contact: Craig Ainsworth 0161 474 3204 email: craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to give consideration to the current arrangements in relation to the appointment  of Highway Ward spokespersons and the monitoring of the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives delegated budget.

RESOLVED - (1) That the following Councillors be nominated as spokespersons with whom the Service Director (Environment) should undertake consultations prior to reports being considered by the Area Committee on highway and traffic issues:

Marple North Ward -  Susan Ingham

Marple South Ward -  Susan Ingham

(2) That the Highway and Traffic Ward Spokesperson Protocol be approved, including the delegation to the relevant Corporate Director authority to spend up to £300 of the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budget, in consultation with the relevant Ward Spokesperson.

(3) That the Corporate Director (Communities, Regeneration & Environment) be authorised to review annually the level of delegated budget and amend if required in consultation with the Chair and ward spokespersons.

(4) That the Area Committee agrees not to commit expenditure from the following financial year’s Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives delegated budget for any schemes before January 1 in any given year unless approval has been obtained from the Executive Councillor (Transportation).

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The Area Committee is requested to consider the appointment of Councillors to outside bodies.

The Area Committee is recommended to make nominations.

Officer Contact: Craig Ainsworth 0161 474 3204 email: craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to appoint representatives of the Council to local Outside Bodies.

RESOLVED – That the following representatives of the Council be appointed to outside bodies for 2011/2012:-

Bridge Alms House and Sick Nursing Home - Cllr Shan Alexander

Marple Senior Citizens' Hall Management Committee - Cllr's Sue Ingham and Craig Wright

Walklate Educational Foundation - Mr Philip Harrison

The Democratic Services Manager to report at the meeting.

A represnetatived of the Democratic Services Manager reminded the Area Committee that they had heard a presentation from CABE and the Marple Civic Society in October 2010 and had further met with the group in February 2011 to discuss the issue of street clutter in Marple. The Area Committee were asked how they now wished to proceed in repect to the issues raised at both those meetings.

RESOLVED (1) That the Service Director (Regerneration) be requested to report to the next meeting of the Area Committee outlining the costs for the removal of unnecessary signs in Marple District Centre as detailed in the review carried out by CABE and Marple Civic Society presented to the Area Committee in Oct 2010.

(2) That the Service Directors (Regeneration) and (Environment) be requested to report to a future meeting of the Area Committee outlining proposals for ridding Marple District Centre of any unnecessary street clutter.

There are no vacancies to consider.

There were no vacancies to consider.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report provides an update on progress on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and details the current position on area flexibility funding.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer Contact: Steve Fox 0161 474 3206 email: stephen.fox@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and the current position on Area Flexibility Funding.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.